Lu Zhan nodded calmly. "Indeed." With that, he knelt. "Emperor, this cousin of mine is not yet married and has always been virtuous and proper. But now, because of the Crown Prince... I fear she will have difficulty finding a husband in the future. I implore you, Emperor, to seek justice for my cousin."
Hearing this, the Emperor's suspicions subsided. "Rise. The Crown Prince was indeed immoral in this matter. As for your cousin, since her reputation was ruined because of him, I will decree that she be betrothed to the Crown Prince as a Lady, and I will order him to treat her well in the future."
At these words, a flicker of sarcasm passed through Lu Zhan's lowered eyes.
'As expected,' he thought. 'The Crown Prince's lewd behavior in the temple, while enraging the Emperor, isn't enough to make him resolve to dethrone him.'
"Thank you, Emperor." Lu Zhan rose to his feet.
This incident of the Crown Prince's lewd behavior in the temple left several ministers deeply unsettled.
